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PolyMet permit process sign. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Reversal of Polymet water permit latest in rulings, changes for proposed mine

The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Jan. 24 reversed a decision by state regulators to issue the PolyMet Mining Corp.

Olya Wright is a climate activist who lives in Cook County. Submitted photo

Youth activist asks Grand Marais and Cook County to declare climate emergency

On a day when sub-zero temperatures blanketed Cook County, WTIP aired an interview Jan. 25 with local youth climate activist Olya Wright.

Katie Mumm and Parker Slanga outside Fisherman's Daughter in Grand Marais. Photo by Emily Wick

New owners set to take over Fisherman's Daughter in Grand Marais

Joe Friedrichs-

There will be a new ownership team at Fisherman’s Daughter in Grand Marais next month.

Cooperation Station children on a winter outing - Photo courtesy of Cooperation Station

Grand Marais child care facility could close due to staffing shortage

Rhonda Silence-

There are a number of efforts underway at this time to try to find a solution to the lack of child care in the community.

Gunflint Trail Fire Department relies on lakes - and lots of hose - for fires

Rhonda Silence-

At the beginning of January, WTIP spoke with Grand Marais Fire Chief Ben Silence about a program in the city of Grand Marais that asks residents to “Adopt a Fire Hydrant” by clearing the l

All five Cook County commissioner seats likely up for election in 2022

Joe Friedrichs-

All five members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners could be on the ballot this fall when Election Day rolls around. The reasoning stems from, at least partially, the results of the 2020 c

A medical bag, containing Narcan and nitro has gone missing from the Tofte Fire and Rescue garage. Submitted photo

Tofte township seeks public help after Fire & Rescue break-in

Rhonda Silence-

Tofte township Supervisor Craig Horak has asked the community for help in finding out who broke into the Tofte Fire and Rescue garage and took equipment and radios.

Representative Ecklund ready for new legislative session

Rhonda Silence-

Minnesota legislators are preparing for the first session of 2022. WTIP caught up with District 3A Rob Ecklund for an update as he prepares for the new year at the Capitol.

Fighting fire in winter is especially challenging, as seen in this Dec. 2008 fire at Caribou Highlands. File photo R. Silence

Learning more about winter water sources for firefighters

Rhonda Silence-

At the beginning of January, WTIP spoke with Grand Marais Fire Chief Ben Silence about a program in the city of Grand Marais that asks residents to “Adopt a Fire Hydrant” by clearing

Senator Tina Smith -- Photo courtesy of Tina Smith's office

Legislation aims to rebuild public health departments in Minnesota and other states

Joe Friedrichs-

Similar to healthcare facilities across the country, public health departments are struggling to find employees to fill important jobs as the COVID pandemic continues.